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    Fines (en. Fines)

    /fin/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Amount of money owed as a penalty for an infraction.
    He had to pay a fine for speeding.
    Il a dû payer une amende pour excès de vitesse.
    Amount of money imposed by a judicial authority.
    The fines for environmental violations are very high.
    Les fines pour les infractions environnementales sont très élevées.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'finis', meaning 'end' or 'limit'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    pay a fine
    To settle an amount of money owed after an infraction.
    payer une fine
    receive a fine
    To be informed of a financial penalty.
    recevoir une fine

    Related Words

    fine
    Amount of money owed for an infraction.
    amende
    sanction
    Punitive measure taken against an individual or group.
    sanction
    toll
    Amount of money paid to use a road or service.
    péage

    Slang Meanings

    Fines considered unfair or abusive.
    This fine is really a scam!
    Cette fine est vraiment une arnaque!
    Term used to refer to multiple accumulated fines.
    He has fines piling up; he’s going to have to pay!
    Il a des fines qui s'accumulent, il va devoir payer!